The Catcher in the Ballpark episode 9 release date and time, where to watch, and more

The Catcher in the Ballpark episode 9 is slated for release on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 12 am JST. As has been the case throughout the entire season of this EMT Squared production, there were three short storylines that made up the entirety of the latest episode, focusing on Ruriko and her shenanigans at the MotorSuns stadium.

The first storyline focuses on the wind making Murata see Ruriko's underwear by accident, the second one is about the two of them seeing each other during the protagonist's day off, and the final one focuses on Aona being interviewed by a dubious journalist. The Catcher in the Ballpark episode 9 is likely to maintain this formula with different storylines in just one installment.

Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers for The Catcher in the Ballpark series. Any opinion expressed here belongs to the author.

The Catcher in the Ballpark episode 9 release date and time for all regions

Murata and Ruriko as seen in the most recent episode (Image via EMT Squared).

As has been the case with this sports anime since the beginning of this season, The Catcher in the Ballpark episode 9 is slated to air in different regions all over the world:

Time Zone	Release Time	Release Day	Release Date
Pacific Time	8:00 am	Tuesday	May 27, 2025
Central Time	10:00 am	Tuesday	May 27, 2025
Eastern Time	11:00 am	Tuesday	May 27, 2025
Greenwich Mean Time	3:00 pm	Tuesday	May 27, 2025
Central European Time	4:00 pm	Tuesday	May 27, 2025
Indian Standard Time	8:30 pm	Tuesday	May 27, 2025
Philippine Time	11:00 pm	Tuesday	May 27, 2025
Australia Central Time	12:30 am	Wednesday	May 28, 2025

Where to watch The Catcher in the Ballpark episode 9?

Iijima, the journalist, talking to Ruriko (Image via EMT Squared).

When it comes to anime fans who are currently living in Japan, they can go and watch this baseball series on platforms like TXN (TV Tokyo) and AT-X.

On the other hand, those who are living abroad can watch the English-subbed version of The Catcher in the Ballpark episode 9 on Crunchyroll. However, viewers will have to pay for a subscription to access these services.

Recap of the previous episode

Ruriko with the other sellers on their day off (Image via EMT Squared).

As has been the tendency of the series thus far, the first storyline takes place at the MotorSuns baseball stadium, focusing on the effects that the wind has on the game, with players having to adapt to the powerful current.

This also had an effect when Ruriko was giving Murata beer, with the latter seeing the former's underwear because of the wind, although he pretended he didn't out of respect for her.

The second storyline of the installment focuses on Ruriko and two more of the beer sellers going to the stadium during their day off to watch a game. As the protagonist realizes that Murata is there and tries to impress him with her outfit, but he doesn't recognize her, much to the girl's annoyance, which leads to her being upset for a few days.

The third narrative of the installment features Aona, another one of the beer girls, studying for her teacher interview and being chosen for an article about her job, although the journalist wants to dig up dirt about their profession.

However, after engaging with her and Ruriko, he realizes that they are honest about their craft and get along with their coworkers and clients, thus prompting him to write another perspective in his article.

What to expect from The Catcher in the Ballpark episode 9?

Murata and Ruriko as seen in the latest episode (Image via EMT Squared).

The Catcher in the Ballpark episode 9 is going to continue with this romantic comedy, so fans can expect more short stories involving the staff of the MotorSuns stadium and other characters.

Furthermore, people can also expect more of Ruriko and Murata spending time together since they are the main focus of the plot throughout the story.

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Kevin is an expert anime writer at Sportskeeda who endeavors to keep readers apprised with the latest news and trends in the genre via his content. The groundbreaking Dragon Ball series captured a young Kevin's imagination, introducing him to the entrancing world of Japanese animation. Since then, he has been a staunch follower of the works of many artists, including Berserk's creator, Kentaro Miura, who he admires greatly for his unparalleled work quality.

With a BA in Public Accounting, Kevin’s dip into the world of content began 7 years ago when he took up writing. Since then, he has written for numerous websites, including Nerdgenic, Stretty News, MusikHolics, and BookNerdection.

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Kevin has has had the privilege of interviewing several musicians, including metal band Stryper’s Michael Sweet, Bobby Blitz of Overkill, and Saxon’s Biff Byford.

When not immersed in the anime world, Kevin writes comic book scripts and books for his own projects. He also enjoys reading and watching football.

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Edited by Prem Deshpande